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It’s National Preparedness Month. And insurance, as you
probably know, is all about being prepared for the unexpected.

So
much of life revolves around planning. We plan for vacations. We plan for our
kids’ college tuition. We even plan our grocery lists. But when it comes to preparing
for a disaster, many of us often seem to avoid putting a plan in place because
it can feel overwhelming.

So
at Esurance, we’re making it surprisingly painless.

We
want to help make sure you’re ready for whatever comes your way. Because NOT
being prepared is the biggest pain of all.

With
that in mind, check out our simple guide to getting an emergency plan in order.

How to make an emergency plan

Weather expert, Bonnie
Schneider, put together some tips on how to create a plan with your loved
ones.

Here’s how to get started:

Identify an out-of-town contact for families to
touch base with if they are separated.

Post emergency telephone numbers by your phones
and make sure your children know how and when to call 911.

Teach all family members how to use text
messaging. Text messages can often get around network disruptions when a phone
call might not be able to get through.

Subscribe to alert services. Many communities
now have systems that’ll send instant text alerts or emails to let you know
about bad weather, road closings, local emergencies, etc.

Make sure your insurance is prepared too

Just as important as having an emergency plan AND an emergency kit is making sure you have the protection you need. Esurance makes this painless too by explaining coverages in simple terms that are easy to understand. Without all the jargon and mumbo jumbo.

And the best part? It’s for everyone. Whether you buy from
Esurance or not, our tools can help you ensure you have the protection you need
BEFORE you need it. Like Coverage
Counselor®, which helps you figure out which car insurance coverages are
right for you. And our home insurance
calculator, which can help you decide how much homeowners insurance you
need to protect your assets. Because our goal is to help you be prepared — and to make that prep painless — even
if you’re not an Esurance customer.